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Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… of our audit was to review the District’s oversight of its child care program for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key … Appendix B includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. … Determine whether the City of Glen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTown of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… of financial operations and information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. Background The Town of Parma is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96Opinion 92-42
… §1; TOWN LAW, §64(2-a): A town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot pursuant to which the town … other consideration provided by the town, is commensurate with the value of the benefit received by the town under the … lease. You ask whether a town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot to permit the town to use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Accounting and Reporting Manual
Accounting and Reporting Manual for Counties, Cities and Villages, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Libraries
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/arm.pdfNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The North Colonie Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… that the District may overfund reserves which can result in higher than necessary real property tax levies. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… resulted in a 52 percent increase in the District’s fund balance. The Board continued to adopt budgets that included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the … annual report of reserve funds is prepared and submitted to the Board. Determine if the Unemployment Insurance … fund balance is reasonable and use any surplus amount to reduce real property taxes or finance one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… she earned and used leave that she was not entitled to and paid herself an unauthorized payment for unused leave … also erroneously reported an additional 392.54 days worked to the New York State and Local Retirement System. The … did not perform his financial duties or obtain training on how to perform his duties and was unfamiliar with the duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 98 - 19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment … Installment Purchase Contracts (referendum requirement for in fire district) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for in fire district for installment purchase contract) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreements, … opportunities for the Fund’s investments. As part of his comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect … greenhouse gas emissions targets aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement. In December 2020, DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsOpinion 94-12
… a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit association, if it is determined the land is temporarily not needed for fire district purposes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Still, it’s important to keep in mind that economic conditions and the revenue outlook may … lower than last year. Other taxes, led by collections in estate and real estate transfer taxes, totaled $2.4 … from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual report that summarizes the performance of IDAs … build back from the shock of the pandemic, IDAs may have a critical role in helping businesses and communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The board-approved budgets overestimated appropriations by an average of approximately $1.7 million per year which … district officials: overestimated budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $918,000 (12%) from 2020-21 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could not be located. The missing assets included laptops, digital cameras, computer monitors and televisions. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… District officials did not: Use competitive methods to select seven of 25 professional service providers who were … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine if District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … City of Salamanca – Collections (Cattaraugus County) The city comptroller’s collections were not always accurately … could not determine whether deposits were generally made in a timely manner. Auditors reviewed 29 deposits totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1